Description

• Performs routine lab tests.
• Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area.
• Ensures conformance to process specifications.
• Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling, aeration and sludge digestion.
• Waits for direction for next steps or assignments outside of routine.
• Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
• Samples wastewater, sludge and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.
• Must follow established operational, process control, compliance and safety and emergency response procedures.
• Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
• Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
• Follows established procedures to perform standardized or routine tasks.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.
• May be required to use ladders or stairs.
• Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
• Assists in other areas of plant as needed.
• Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
• Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
• Keeps supervisor informed of problems.
• Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
• Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
• Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.

Requirements

• Must adhere to specifications and schedule.
• Work toward higher level water treatment certification.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch and enter confined spaces.
• Amount of time spent – Standing 25%, Walking 75% for as many as five miles per shift.
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (occasionally 60 pounds).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Requires close visual observation to detect process non-conformance and machine malfunction.
• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
• Forklift Certification if required at site.
• Spends 100% of time in operations environment.
• A valid California Class “C” driver’s license is required.
• Must maintain satisfactory DMV record and ability to maintain insurability.
• Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments.
• Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
• HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II certification within 6 months of hire date if required by site.
• Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance